School Improvement & Innovation Plan

School Innovation and Improvement Plan At-a-Glance

  • 2018-2019

  • Fairhill Elementary School

  • Region 2

  • Candace Hunstad, Principal  

End of Year SMARTR Outcome 

K-2: By the end of the 18-19 school year, 90% of students will read at or above grade level based on DRA-WA and DRA-2.

3-6: Based on SOL scores at the end of the 18-19 school year, the overall pass rate for SWD will be 60%.

Strategy 1

  • All classrooms will continue to implement reading workshop which includes, but is not limited to, focus lessons and small group instruction.

Strategy 2

  • Teachers will continuously administer and analyze various reading assessments (including but not limited to the DRA2, running records, common assessments, data checks, comprehension check points, and progress monitoring) to monitor progress and guide instruction.

Strategy 3

  • Teachers will engage in Responsive instruction processes to ensure appropriate time and support for student success.  

Strategy 4

  • Involve parents/families in supporting their child’s literacy achievement. 

End of Year SMARTR Outcome 

For the 2018-2019 school year, SWD will meet the goal of 70% pass rate.  There will be an 80% pass rate for the black subgroup.

Strategy 1

  • Teachers will implement best practice structures for collaboration to support effective instruction.  

Strategy 2

  • Teachers will explore and engage students in higher-level thinking strategies regarding mathematics.

End of Year SMARTR Outcome 

During the 2018-2019 school year, each grade level will complete at least two project-based learning activities.

Strategy 1

  • Teachers will implement best practice structures for collaboration to support effective instruction.  

Strategy 2

  • Focus on collaboration throughout the school through vertical articulation.

End of Year SMARTR Outcome 

Based on our Community Outreach Survey and observations of past attendance at different community events, there will be an increase of community participation throughout the year.

Strategy 1

  • Create a School and Family Engagement committee

Strategy 2

  • Create plans to hold different events throughout the school year to focus on the academic and social needs of students.